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Latest Google Pixel 7a leak reveals photos and specs for the mid-ranger


2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Before the Google Pixel 8 arrives later in the year, we should be seeing the Google Pixel 7a – and the latest leak around the mid-ranger has given us a couple of real world photos of the handset as well as details on some specs. This all comes from Debayan Roy on Twitter (via GSMArena ), not the most prolific of tipsters but someone who has leaked accurate smartphone information in the past (so a


How Quantum Physicists ‘Flipped Time’ (and Didn’t)
2KWired / 7h
In 2022, two teams made photons act as if time were simultaneously flowing in both directions, which could point to a way to boost quantum devices.


AARP Membership: The Best $12 Young People Now Spend
34View from the Wing / 1h
I first joined AARP because of the discount their members get buying British Airways tickets. I've stacked the AARP and Chase discounts during BA sales to buy very cheap tickets, which I've then upgraded to first class using points. The hotel deals are great, too. And most people don't realize you don't need to be old to join. The Wall Street Journal covers a trend in younger people joining AARP



Naruto's Bringing In New Episodes to Celebrate Its 20th Birthday
Gizmodo / 13min
In October 2002, Studio Pierrot released the anime adaptation of Mashashi Kishimoto’s Naruto . The manga was a big deal at the time and was grouped in with Bleach and One Piece as “the Big Three,” wherein each were the most popular and longest-running shonen series at the time. Naruto’s anime had similar success:… Read more...


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SpaceX’s Crew-5 mission safely returns to Earth after five months in space
Engadget / 33min
SpaceX’s Crew-5 mission has safely returned to Earth . On Saturday evening, the company’s “Endurance” Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida following a five-month stay at the International Space Station. The capsule was carrying NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann, Japan’s Koichi Wakata and Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina. The four spent 157 days in orbit during an ISS r


How You Can Drink On Planes Even If You’re Under 21
View from the Wing / 52min
The minimum age to drink alcohol in the United States is 21 years old. You can vote at 18, serve in the military, but not have a beer or glass of wine. In much of the world the drinking age is lower. The law of the country whose airline you’re flying applies. Continue reading ...


The Dungeons & Dragons Movie Seems to Pass Its Charisma Check in First Impressions
68Gizmodo / 1h
Ever since it was first shown off to the world, there’s been plenty of curiosity about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves . At a time when the TTRPG is more popular than ever , and with that 1999 movie basically wiped from the general populace’s minds, it only makes sense that Hollywood would capitalize on that… Read more...


The 15 best dog-friendly hotels in the US you need to know about
The Points Guy / 1h
Traveling with your pet should be a treat for both of you. There are plenty of hotels that allow guests to bring dogs but don’t give the animals any special treatment. So, when you find a hotel that treats your dog with the same level of service it provides human guests, you know you’ve found something exceptional. Some of the perks you may receive at a pet-friendly hotel include specialty dog me


Telehealth startup gave private health information to Google, Meta, TikTok, and more
21Mashable / 1h
Startups are notoriously bad at keeping our data safe . Cerebral — a telehealth startup that launched into popularity during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic — has shared more than 3.1 million U.S. users' private health information with advertisers and social media platforms including Google , Meta , and TikTok . In a disclosure first reported by TechCrunch , Cerebral said it used track


How to Fix the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID Error
How-To Geek / 1h
If you’ve run into the NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID error code while browsing the web, there is likely a problem with the website. but it can also be caused by issues on your computer. Here’s how you can fix them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Strange Dual Screen Android Phone That Died Too Soon
SlashGear / 1h
The Russian-produced YotaPhone was essentially a smartphone with a tablet on its back, which entered market in 2013.


Can You Use PSVR2 On PC? Here's What Happens If You Try
SlashGear / 1h
Given that the original PSVR received unofficial support in SteamVR via third-party apps, gamers have reason to be cautiously hopeful.


FDIC auction for SVB assets said to be underway
100+TechCrunch / 1h
An auction for the remaining assets of the failed Silicon Valley Bank is reportedly underway, with final bids due this afternoon and a result potentially arriving late Sunday, according to Bloomberg . Bloomberg says that the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), which stepped in and shut down SVB on Friday as it was experiencing an unprecedented run on funds by its clients , is hoping to c


Ford's All-Electric Transit School Bus Is Ready for Kids
How-To Geek / 2h
Ford is building small electric school buses that’ll be perfect kid-haulers. This week, at the NTEA work truck industry event, Ford revealed its first electric school bus based on the industry-leading E-Transit van platform. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The Convair B-36 Peacemaker: America's Massive 10-Engine Strategic Bomber
SlashGear / 2h
Entering military service at a (luckily) inopportune time shortly after World War II, this massive bomber saw little combat action during the Cold War.


Review: New Air France Business Class 777-300ER (CDG-JFK)
100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
To finish off the first half of my four trips across the Atlantic , I flew Air France’s new Boeing 777-300ER business class from Paris to New York. The airline recently introduced this product , which represents the next generation of business class for Air France. Well, I’m happy to report that this is a spectacular product . It’s especially good if you can snag one of the bulkhead seats, which


How to Delete Facebook Notifications
How-To Geek / 2h
Too many notifications on Facebook? Delete your unwanted notifications, mass-mark them as read , or customize which notifications you prefer to see. Here’s how to do that on Facebook on the web, iPhone, and Android. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


This Moto Razr 2023 Leak Looks Pretty in Pink
How-To Geek / 2h
If you were a fan of the original Moto Razr line from the early 2000s, you’d love the latest leak for the all-new 2023 Moto Razr. While most images are leaked renders, we’re getting one of the first live photos of Motorola’s new foldable with a familiar Magenta pink paint job. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Etsy warns of merchant payment processing delay due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse
23Engadget / 2h
Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Etsy is warning sellers it may take longer than usual for the company to process some payments. “We wanted to let you know that there is a delay with your deposit that was scheduled for today,” Etsy told affected merchants on Friday in an email the company shared with NBC News . “Please know that our teams are working hard to resolve this issue and s


Reddit is shutting down its Clubhouse dupe, 'Reddit Talks'
Mashable / 2h
Do you remember Clubhouse , the audio-based social media app that was basically Twitter Spaces before Twitter Spaces existed? Let me jog your memory: It was an app that flourished during the early days of the pandemic and allowed users to join different chats on different subjects as often as they like. And it was incredibly successful when it first launched, prompting other social media platform


othmeralia : Bookplate for Edmund McClure found inside Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limni...
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
othmeralia : Bookplate for Edmund McClure found inside Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming . Citation: Salmon, William. Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming . London, E



Merle Dandridge on The Last of Us’ Success
Gizmodo / 3h
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Review: Virgin Hotels Dallas
View from the Wing / 3h
The Virgin brand hasn't taken hold in the U.S. the way it has in other parts of the English-speaking world. It stands for being a bit cheeky, a bit cheeky, but often more style over substance. And in the case of the 268 room Virgin Hotels Dallas that means a straightforward full service property with... splashes of red, and one of Richard Branson's books in the room. Continue reading ...


LAST DAY: Get Companion Pass As Part Of Offer For Southwest Credit Card
View from the Wing / 3h
Chase has an offer for Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credit cards that's really special. Instead of earning a bunch of points from an initial bonus, you offer you points and a Companion Pass valid through February 28, 2024. This way a friend or spouse you designate can travel with you free (plus government taxes) whenever you fly - whether you're traveling on points or a paid ticket, as long a


What Is Tesla Dog Mode, and How Does It Work?
How-To Geek / 3h
You’ve almost certainly heard of Tesla’s “self-driving” feature by now, but what about its pet mode? A little while back, the car company introduced a feature that claims to let your pet travel with you on a hot day. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Where to next? 5 European destinations that JetBlue might add
71The Points Guy / 3h
It’s no secret that JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions aren’t limited to London . Earlier this week, the carrier unveiled the details of its hotly anticipated new service from New York to Paris , with flights commencing June 29. Flights from Boston to the French capital are expected to be added later this year. But while JetBlue may be gearing up for this summer’s big Paris inaugural, the airline’


Online education platform Kajabi helps creators earn money for sharing their expertise
25TechCrunch / 3h
Kajabi , the video education and web hosting platform for content creators to sell, manage and market online courses, announced today that its 60,000 creators earned a combined $5 billion in lifetime gross merchandising value (GMV). The company claims that its GMV has increased by 528% since 2019 and more than doubled since the end of 2021. The $5 billion figure is a significant jump from March 2


Is generative AI really ready for the enterprise?
38TechCrunch / 3h
OpenAI released ChatGPT just a few short months ago, and it’s fair to say that it took the world by storm: It has over 100 million active users already. No wonder, when it can generate human-like, grammatically correct responses. Related technologies can also produce artwork and code by entering a description of what you want, and the tech produces it. You can even interact with the AI after your


'SNL' Weekend Update riffs on Tucker Carlson, the Oscars, and more
22Mashable / 3h
The week's biggest and sometimes depressing news makes for some great comedy as Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost riffed on the headlines from this past week. The start of the segment focused on the Oscars, where the Academy is doing everything in its power to avoid a repeat of that incident from last year . "Organizers of the Oscars said they are changing the


WB Posts Shazam 2's Big Cameo, Because Of Course It Did
56Gizmodo / 3h
It may not fully seem like it, but Shazam: Fury of the Gods comes out next Friday. Originally scheduled to come out towards the end of 2022 before being punted to 2023, Fury of the Gods has had a somewhat muted marketing cycle compared to more recent DC movie fare, or even its own 2019 predecessor. But in the same way… Read more...


5 Amazon Features That Will Change The Way You Shop Online
SlashGear / 3h
Amazon Prime is by no means the only feature that improves the user experience, but it is the most visible.


Jenna Ortega defines her relationship outside a Waffle House on 'SNL'
63Mashable / 3h
Jenna Ortega, playing Casey, wants Marcello Hernández, playing Zack, to know being together forever it isn't her dream — it's his. In front of the most accurate and beautiful suburban backdrops, aka, chaos erupting in a Waffle House, Ortega and Hernández have a serious conversation about their relationship on Saturday Night Live . She tells Hernández that she is going to music school in New York


Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200
Engadget / 4h
If you’ve been waiting for Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro to go on sale, your patience has paid off. On Amazon, the earbuds are currently $50 off, making them just $200. That’s a return to the all-time low price they hit at the start of February .


Hilton Amex Card Limited Time Welcome Offers
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards . We’re currently seeing some fantastic limited time welcome offers on three of these cards. I wanted to recap the details in this post — if you’re eligible for any of these cards, I’d highly recommend applying. Big Hilton Amex offers through April 5, 2023 Three of the Hilton Honors Amex cards have special welcome offers at the moment,


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Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
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The Best Way to Clean Velvet
Lifehacker / 4h
Whether you find velvet tacky or classic, you’ve probably noticed that the plush material has enjoyed a period of popularity over the past few years, adding softness to furniture and fabrics. But what happens when it’s time to take care of stains or spills, or tidy up your sofa? Here’s the best way to clean velvet. Read more...


Xbox App Won’t Open in Windows? 9 Fixes
How-To Geek / 4h
Are you having trouble opening the Xbox app on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC? It’s a fairly common problem, and there are a few ways to get around this problem. We’ll show you how to fix it so the Xbox app opens normally again. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


HP Blocks Affordable Ink Cartridges to Make a Quick Buck
How-To Geek / 4h
Every few years, HP pushes a DRM update to its printers, blocking the use of third-party ink cartridges. This sends customers into a rage, triggering a class-action lawsuit and a big settlement payout. But million-dollar lawsuits can’t keep HP from its DRM addiction. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The 7 Best Ceiling Speakers
How-To Geek / 4h
The best ceiling speakers can complement your home theater to produce true surround sound in your sitting room, just like in the cinema. And if you’re an audiophile, you probably also want the same, or similar ambiance replicated all over your living space, including your bathroom and kitchen area. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Web of lies: Web3 isn’t the security fix-all you think it is
32TechCrunch / 4h
Advocates of web3 will tell you that the decentralized web brings greater resilience and security compared to Web 2.0 thanks to its underlying blockchain -based technology. Web 2.0, which first debuted in the early 2000s with a focus on user-generated content, rich user interfaces and cooperative services, also brought with it a new wave of security threats, including malware, phishing , social e


'SNL' cold open brought us to the 2023 Oscars early
100+Mashable / 4h
Almost one year ago today, a slap was heard around the world when Will Smith stormed onto the Oscars stage to hit Chris Rock for making a joke at his wife's expense. And the Academy really doesn't want that to happen again if you ask Marcello Hernandez and Heidi Gardner—who star as hosts of Access Hollywood‘s Oscars Red Carpet Show during last night's Saturday Night Live sketch. Gardner — who pla



'SNL' host Jenna Ortega reads lines with Fred Armisen for 'Parent Trap' remake
28Mashable / 4h
From the headline, you would think that Saturday Night Live's sketch remaking the beloved 1998 film Parent Trap , would involve our host Jenna Ortega and guest star Fred Armisen as father and daughter, right? Well, obviously you would be wrong and should be ashamed for thinking so. Instead, Ortega plays the dual role of Annie and Hallie in this remake, however, because Ortega's body double is out


Hitting the Books: How 20th century science unmade Newton's universe
Engadget / 4h
Science is the reason you aren't reading this by firelight nestled cozily under a rock somewhere however, its practice significantly predates its formalization by Galileo in the 16th century. Among its earliest adherents — even before pioneering efforts of Aristotle — was Animaxander, the Greek philosopher credited with first arguing that the Earth exists within a void, not atop a giant turtle sh


A big Samsung Galaxy S23 camera update is rumored to be on the way
46TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Photos and videos captured by the Samsung Galaxy S23 phones could be significantly better in the future: there are rumors of a new update arriving in the near future that will boost camera performance and fix a few bugs. This comes from well-respected tipster Ice Universe (via PhoneArena ), who says that the "camera optimization" update will be a "big" one. The same source has previously highligh


eBay's Online Card Marketplace TCGPlayer Forms Its Own Union
24Gizmodo / 4h
TCGPlayer , the popular marketplace responsible for handling shipments for card games, comics, and collectible trading cards , has unionized . This past Friday before the weekend started, a majority of its workers voted in favor of becoming the TCGUnion. Notably, this makes it the first group of employees to successfully… Read more...


We’re only beginning to see the impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion
50TechCrunch / 5h
Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. This will include everything from funding rounds to trends to an analysis of a particular space


Yellen says government trying to help Silicon Valley Bank depositors but dismisses bailout
46TechCrunch / 5h
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that the U.S. government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is concerned about depositors reeling from what is the worst bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis and will try to help them. The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the lifeblood of young tech firms, has sent shockwaves through the startup ecosystem as countless firms sc


Synthesis Institute collapse is a major setback for US psychedelic therapy
22TechCrunch / 5h
The Amsterdam-based psychedelic retreat and practitioner training provider Synthesis Institute has filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands, Willamette Week reported this week , leaving almost 300 students enrolled in its psilocybin facilitator training course in Oregon with an uncertain future. Founded in the Netherlands in 2018 by Myles Katz and Martijn Schirp, Synthesis Institute sought to brid


Does It Matter If An Airport’s Management Is Corrupt Or Incompetent?
View from the Wing / 5h
Some of the most successful airports in the country are also frequently considered to be among the least well run or most corrupt. I'd put the New York area airports (Port Authority of New York New Jersey), Washington Dulles and National Airports (Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority), Atlanta and Detroit in this camp. So does it matter if an airport is well run? Continue reading ...


Nickelodeon, Cirque du Soleil and 16 other brands you won’t find on cruise ships anymore
The Points Guy / 5h
What do Starbucks coffee, Victoria’s Secret undies, Swarovski crystals, Mary Frances purses and Guy Fieri burgers have in common? They’ve all made appearances on cruise ships. As a retail therapy lover, I enjoy nothing more than when a favorite brand shows up on a ship as part of a cruise line collaboration. I can think of many stellar at-sea partnerships over the years, and many of these allianc


This Bill Would Make the Four-Day Workweek a Federal Law in the US
33Futurism / 5h
32 Hours California Congressman Mark Takano has reintroduced a bill that would make four-day workweeks a federal mandate, something that would bring about "a significant change which will increase the happiness of humankind," as Takano told CNBC . "Workers across the nation are collectively reimagining their relationship to labor — and our laws need to follow suit," Takano said in March 1 stateme


Scientists Just Created the First Complete Map of an Insect Brain
200+Futurism / 5h
Scientists have created the first complete map of an insect's brain and, crucially, all of the synaptic wiring that connects it together, according to a new study published in the journal Science . The resulting map is known as a connectome, and is an absolute cornerstone of neuroscience. "Now we have a reference brain," University of Cambridge neuroscientist and study co-author Marta Zlatic told


Environmentalist Group Files "Criminal Charges" Against Tesla, Accusing It of "Water Pollution"
200+Futurism / 5h
Criminal Charges A German environmentalist group just filed "criminal charges" against Tesla, accusing the company of "suspected water pollution and a possible environmental crime" at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Electrek reports . It's the latest entry in a long saga of the EV maker butting heads with environmentalists, who opposed the construction of the company's gigantic car factory before it e


People Are Mad They Aren’t Getting Attention on Twitter After Paying for Twitter Blue
500+Futurism / 5h
Daddy Issues Despite the fact that Twitter Blue — Twitter CEO Elon Musk's monthly subscription plan that offers customers pay-to-play blue verification checkmarks — states that algorithmic priority for subscribers is still "Coming Soon," it looks like a lot of Twitter Blue-ers are disappointed that their genius tweets aren't going viral. "It actually didn't even occur to me that people paying for


Sweet Spot Sunday: Add a stopover to your Aeroplan award ticket for just 5,000 points
49The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with new information. Air Canada’s stopover rules are some of the most generous in the industry. When you book flights using Air Canada Aeroplan points, you can add a stopover for only 5,000 extra points. Best of all, it’s easy to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points . The abundance of Aeroplan transfer partners (not to mention the Aeroplan® Credit Card ) makes t


View of blues musician Jesse Fuller, playing guitar. Cymbal on right; a “fotdella,” an instrument invented by Fuller, o...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
View of blues musician Jesse Fuller, playing guitar. Cymbal on right; a “fotdella,” an instrument invented by Fuller, on left. Printed on front: “Jesse Fuller, M.A. Greenhill, Mgr. Folklore Productions, 176 Federal Street, Boston 10, Mass. Hubbard 2-1827.” Handwritten on back: “Jesse Fuller.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library


Canada’s Flair Airlines Has Four 737 MAXs Seized Over Missed Lease Payments
72One Mile at a Time / 5h
Ultra low cost carrier Flair Airlines, which is also Canada’s third largest airline, seems to be having some financial issues, as four of its aircraft were seized yesterday. The carrier’s communication surrounding this isn’t doing much to reassure consumers either. Four Flair Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8s seized at airports On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Flair Airlines had four Boeing 737 MAX 8s seize


5 Best Peloton Tips For Beginners
SlashGear / 6h
Snagging a Peloton is an expensive endeavor in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but there are features and tips you can take advantage of for the most value.


‘Like a Dragon: Ishin!’ Is a True Yakuza Game
23Wired / 6h
Even with no actual Yakuza in it, the latest installment in the franchise is excellent, and a credit to its historic setting.


Calm Your Worried Mind With These Self-Soothing Techniques for Adults
Lifehacker / 6h
Parents of little kids with big feelings may be familiar with self-soothing techniques—or ways their children can help regular their own emotions and calm themselves down. And because as adults, we’re are no strangers to disruptive emotions like anger, sadness, and fear—not to mention our everyday stress and… Read more...


Unimpressed by the Oculus Quest 2? Here’s how future VR headsets could beat it
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
This year we’ll be treated to a slew of new virtual reality headsets that look set to deliver next-gen experiences thanks to their technological upgrades. The PlayStation VR 2 joins the Meta Quest Pro – which was released in 2022 – in delivering eye-tracking, which will allow developers to create more immersive and ambitious software experiences; the Oculus Quest 3 is believed to be bringing colo



Sleep Week 2023 – seven days of sleep-boosting tips
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Sleep Awareness Week 2023 is happening now, and here at TechRadar we're celebrating with a collection of articles dedicated to helping you get the best sleep you possibly can. Alongside death and taxes, sleep is something we all have in common, and quality sleep every night is essential for both your physical and mental wellbeing. If you're not sleeping well, that's not something you have to put


Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s New National Airline
86One Mile at a Time / 6h
For quite some time, we’ve known that Saudi Arabia is working on developing a new airline , which has so far used the name “RIA.” Well, the plans for this airline have today been formally unveiled, and it includes a new name. Saudi Arabia’s new airline will be named Riyadh Air Riyadh Air will be the new national airline of Saudi Arabia, intended to further expand Saudi Arabia’s aviation ecosystem


These mobile games are just trying to steal your crypto hoard, FBI warns
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The FBI has warned consumers about a newly-detected, fake "play-to-earn" mobile and online game that tricks victims into depositing cryptocurrency, only to later steal it. In a public service announcement , the FBI said the elaborate scheme sees scammers first contact the potential victim and try to build a relationship with them. After a little back-and-forth, the scammers would invite the victi


Those New United Interiors Can’t Come Soon Enough [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


Saudi Arabia’s RIA To Place Huge Aircraft Order
40One Mile at a Time / 7h
RIA, Saudi Arabia’s new mega-airline startup, is expected to announce a huge aircraft order shortly. RIA expected to place $35 billion Boeing aircraft order The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Saudi Arabia’s new airline, RIA, is expected to announce its first aircraft order shortly, possibly in the coming days. The order is expected to include both wide body and narrow body jets, and will b


Animal personalities can trip up science, but there’s a solution
40Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Even hermit crabs have individual patterns of behavior — personalities, if you like. When scientists ignore the effects of such differences, they may produce research that’s flawed. (credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images ) Several years ago, Christian Rutz started to wonder whether he was giving his crows enough credit. Rutz, a biologist at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and his


Make ChatGPT Work for You With These Browser Extensions
62Wired / 8h
If the AI bot is going to stick around, you may as well get the most out of it.


Apple Finally Gives Classical Music Fans the App They Want
How-To Geek / 8h
Try searching for Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major” on Spotify or Apple Music, and you’ll be met with a big fat mess. While modern music is usually organized by artist or album, classical music works on different terms. That’s why Apple Music is launching a dedicated app for the classical genre. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Balmuda — the viral toaster brand — made a portable speaker
Mashable / 9h
If you’re familiar with Balmuda products — like the viral Balmuda The Toaster — you know they have a certain elegance that screams expendable income. The Tokyo-based creativity and technology company that’s on a mission to turn home appliances into wonderful experiences, and the thing is…they’re pretty freaking good at it. I’ve had my eye on the Balmuda kettle for a few months now, so when I got


Blue ribbons are this year's Oscars accessory, in support of the global refugee crisis
Mashable / 9h
As celebrities strut down the Oscars red carpet, awash in the glitz and glam of Hollywood, some will be sporting a more subtle accessory: blue ribbons representing solidarity with the world's refugee population. The participating nominees and attendees are supporting the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)'s #WithRefugees campaign, a coalition of universities, foundations, faith-based organizations, youth


This tiny Mac desktop computer is only $206
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Need a new computer? This refurbished Mac mini (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD) is on sale for only $205.99 as of March 12 — that's a 23% discount from its current MSRP. If you’re tech shopping on a budget , it may not be the best time to get a brand-new computer. Tech prices have been inflated for a while, but that doesn’t have to stop you from looking for a great machine. This refurbis


Save 50% on an AI-powered dash camera
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Snag a 2.4-inch Safety Cam car dash camera for just $29.99 rather than $60 as of March 12 — that's 50% in savings. The best-case scenario for owning a dash cam is never needing it for more than revisiting that time you flawlessly parallel parked on a crowded street. If something does happen, it may be useful to have a dash camera that can capture video in almost any setting that also know


This ethical hacking training bundle is beginner-friendly and under $50
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Sign up for the Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp for just $45 as of March 12 — that's just $4 per course. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is still growing, and one standout skill employers may be looking for is ethical hacking . If you can learn the ins and outs of breaking in and out of networks and systems , then you may be able to get your foot in the door of a new career.


Save 22% on a lamp that floats and charges 4 devices
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : As of March 12, you can snag the Magic Floating Lamp and wireless charger for just $38.99 instead of $49.99. That's 22% in savings. If you’re looking for a statement piece that doubles as a functional part of your home or office decor , a lamp may be the way to go. That might not seem like the brightest idea at first, but wait until you see the Magic Floating Lamp that seemingly defies gr


Power your iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, and iPad with this $60 hub
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Consolidate your cable clutter by grabbing the Fast Charge 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Hub for just $59.99 instead of $99 — that's 39% in savings as of March 12. If you’re trying to save some space on your desk, give all your devices one place to call home. A powerful charging hub could help you organize your desk as much as it keeps your batteries full, and the Fast Charge Four-in-One Wirel


An American girl's guide to the Irish 'It' boys at the Oscars
Mashable / 9h
Everything's coming up Irish. In January, the Academy announced this year's Oscar nominees , and one thing was clear: Ireland's rightfully on the movie map. From Best Picture nominees to lead acting awards, Irish creatives graced every major list. While Irish men were bestowed with the most accolades (classic Academy), Banshees of Inisherin star Kerry Condon snagged her own nom for Best Supportin


'You's Tati Gabrielle spills all the tea on Joe's box
Mashable / 9h
From Dorothy's ruby red slippers in The Wizard of Oz to McLovin's fake ID in Superbad , the prop hall of fame is abundant with knick knacks that culturally define the movies and shows that made them. Amidst them all is a new item of interest. One that's occupying its own special corner, ominous fog clouding its periphery, icon status arguably unmatched: Joe's box in You . The doomed keepsake's fl


Making Deepfakes Gets Cheaper and Easier Thanks to A.I.
32NYT > Technology / 10h
Meme-makers and misinformation peddlers are embracing artificial intelligence tools to create convincing fake videos on the cheap.



Dude, where's my car? Use a smartphone app to find it.
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Do you often have trouble remembering where you parked your car? Losing track of it can be easy if you’ve parked in a crowded lot. But don’t worry, with the right smartphone app, you can mark where you parked and quickly locate it again. Google Maps and Apple Maps allow you to record the location of your car, while several third-party apps can also help you track it down. Let's check out all your


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barbiemonamie : J'ai comme une impression que mon hall d'entrée ne va pas faire long feu !


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daniilune : Dream of a Thousand Cats


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worthlessgold : Venetian book cat


oldshowbiz:coming up: seeing eye cats
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oldshowbiz : coming up: seeing eye cats


well this is weird
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nkjemisin : …but it’s sort of nice to be in the spotlight for something other than my writing! I’ve shown this to Ozzy. He was very critical of my photo’s lighting and lack of color correction.


jareckiworld:Feebee — Cycle of Transformation “Tiger” (sumi ink,...
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jareckiworld : Feebee — Cycle of Transformation “ Tiger ” (sumi ink, gofun, pigment paint on wood panel, 2020)


jareckiworld:Gabriel Alix (1930-1998) — The Tiger [oil on...
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jareckiworld : Gabriel Alix (1930-1998) — The Tiger [oil on canvas, 1978]


simena: Jean Marc Nattier (detail)
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simena : Jean Marc Nattier (detail)


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gameraboy2 : Judy Bolton: Search for the Glowing Hand , cover art by Rudy Nappi, 1968


shewhoworshipscarlin: Two cats on an animal mummy...
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shewhoworshipscarlin : Two cats on an animal mummy box, 664BC-30BC, Egypt.


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antiqueanimals : A Comfort of Cats. Written by Doreen Tovey, illustrated by Maurice Wilson, and published in 1979.


huariqueje:Light on a Distant Hill - Palden Hamilton ,...
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huariqueje : Light on a Distant Hill - Palden Hamilton , 2016. American , b. 1980 - Oil on panel , 13 x 8 in.


thestrangeandthepeculiar: Jószef Arpád Koppay - Lion and Woman...
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thestrangeandthepeculiar : Jószef Arpád Koppay - Lion and Woman with Devil Bat Wings Chained Together


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Are security keys the next step in protecting IDs on Apple devices?
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An Apple ID is a critical piece of information for anyone with an Apple device, be it a laptop, desktop, phone, or tablet. It grants access to the App Store, FaceTime, Find My, iCloud, and Messages. Given how much your Apple ID matters, it's important to keep it safe from account takeovers , and one of the best ways to do that is with a hardware security key . We're here to show you how to use a


Quordle today - hints and answers for Sunday, March 12 (game #412)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints. And you might need them - because this popular online game takes the Wordle format and quadruples the difficulty. So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle clues , you'll probably need some for Quordle too. I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve


Where's my phone? Here's how you can locate your Android smartphone.
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If your Android phone is ever lost or stolen, you have multiple ways to track it down. Google provides an app and website called Find My Device, which lets you seek out your missing Android, secure it, and erase all data. Samsung devices have an additional feature called Find My Mobile, which allows you to track down your lost device. Here's how to use Find My Device and Find My Mobile in order t


Fox’s P.R. Woes May Not Directly Translate to Legal Ones
400+NYT > Technology / 12h
Some of the unflattering private messages among the network’s hosts and executives may never become evidence when Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation case against Fox News goes to trial.


Need to print? Here's how to hook up a wireless printer.
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Most often, connecting a wired printer is easy. Pick the right cable, and then plug one end into the printer and the other into a computer or network. Connecting a wireless printer, on the other hand, is, well, not always as easy. Even when everything goes smoothly, it's still more complicated than plugging in a cable. A few years ago, when most people talked about wireless printers, they meant d



Meta's Next Round Of Layoffs Mirrors That Of 2022
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Meta is reportedly planning job cuts as CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushes the company towards a "year of efficiency" strategy.


This little-known outfit sells a 98-inch screen with a laser pointer for just a shocking $2,700


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98-inch screens are the next big thing when it comes to display, and it is refreshing and surprising to see that one tiny Dubai-based company is looking to make a splash with its offering - that also doubles as an Android TV - for about a third of